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Revolution Newsletter: May 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:38:03 EDT

The most recent edition of the Revolution Newsletter is out. The news section is below, and you can read the full May edition (with highlights from this blog and community events) online. You can subscribe to the Revolution Newsletter to get it monthly via email. New R Training Courses Announced. Three new R courses from leading R experts are now available for registration: An Introduction to R for SAS, SPSS, and Stata Users will be presented by Bob Muenchen (author of R for SAS and SPSS users) June 26-29. This is an on-line workshop with live instruction that you can... David Smith

ClickSquared Selects First Line Software as Services Partner

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:02:18 EDT

First Line Software, a premier provider of custom software development services, announced today that it has been chosen by ClickSquared, a global provider of cross-channel marketing software and services, as a strategic technology partner. By selecting First Line, ClickSquared gains access to both recognized application development capabilities and First Line’s position as a trusted, global reseller.

ClickSquared Selects First Line Software as Services Partner

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:32 EDT

Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Book Review

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:52:00 EDT

Get ready to learn, but be ready to work for it. This book is packed full of hands on exercises the author calls "Learn by Doing". Every topic covered is accompanied by a "Learn by Doing" section. If you take the time to go through these while reading the book you will absorb triple the information. It takes a lot of time, but is definitely worth it.

The author does provide a download of all the databases and projects created throughout the book, so if you do not have time to manually type everything in, you can download and configure them. I did the exercises of the things I had not done before, but used the downloads to explore solutions of concepts I already had a pretty good understanding of.

Although this book is packed full of hands on exercises, it is also packed full of accompanying information. The first part of the book provides a great overview and foundation of Business Intelligence.

The second part of the book is where the hands on exercises begin. You dig deep into creating and populating Data Marts using SSIS. The third part of the book digs deep into creating Cubes and Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) scripting.

Part four covers the Tabular BI Semantic Model and the Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Language. Part five first gives a really nice introduction to data mining, including covering some of the common algorithms used in data mining. It then covers the Microsoft tools available for mining.

The last part of the book covers the client tools available for delivering business intelligence including Reporting Services, Excel PivotTable and PowerPivot, SharePoint PerformancePoint, and Power View.

I have listed the six parts and their chapters below.

Part I: Business Intelligence
Chapter 1. Equipping the Organization for Effective Decision Making
Chapter 2. Making the Most of What You've Got--Using Business Intelligence
Chapter 3. Seeking the Source--The Source of Business Intelligence
Chapter 4. Two, Two, Two Models in One--The BI Semantic Model
Chapter 5. First Steps--Beginning the Development of Business Intelligence

Part II: Defining Business Intelligence Structures
Chapter 6. Building Foundations--Creating Data Marts
Chapter 7. Transformers--Integration Service Structure and Components
Chapter 8. Fill 'er Up--Using Integration Services for Populating Data Marts

Part III: Working with a Multidimensional BI Semantic Model
Chapter 9. Cubism--Measures and Dimensions
Chapter 10. Bells and Whistles--Special Features of OLAP Cubes
Chapter 11. Writing a New Script--MDX Scripting
Chapter 12. Pulling It Out and Building It Up--MDX Queries

Part IV: Working with a Tabular BI Semantic Model
Chapter 13. Setting the Table--Creating a Tabular BI Semantic Model
Chapter 14. A Fancy Table--Tabular BI Semantic Model Advanced Features

Part V: Mining
Chapter 15. Panning for Gold--Introduction to Data Mining
Chapter 16. Building the Mine--Working with the Data Mining Model
Chapter 17. Spelunking--Exploration Using Data Mining

Part VI: Delivering
Chapter 18. Special Delivery--Microsoft Business Intelligence Client Tools
Chapter 19. Let's Get Together--Integrating Business Intelligence with Your Applications

The downloadable code is very well organized and usable. The databases each have instructions on getting them setup and configured. Like I said above I did the exercises of the things I had not done before, but used the downloads to explore solutions of concepts I already had a pretty good understanding of. All the databases restored without error and all the projects deployed without issue after changing some of the security setting for my local environment.

One topic missing from the book is Master Data Services (MDS), but Microsoft does not include MDS as part of their defined BI solutions either.

Some of my favorite parts of the books included the coverage of Change Data Capture, the complete coverage of the Control Flow items and Data Flow items available in the SSIS Toolbox, the detailed coverage of the BI Semantic Model (BISM), and the coverage of the Data Mining tools.

I honestly do not think you will find a better resource for learning the SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence Tools.

Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 3/E

Kiril Tsemekhman Joins AdSafe Media as Chief Data Officer

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:56:50 EDT

AdSafe Media, the leading source of brand protection and ad viewability data, today announced that it has named Kiril Tsemekhman as its new SVP, chief data officer. With over five years of online advertising experience that includes two innovative startups, Tsemekhman will focus on modeling online user behavior, developing algorithms to support complex segmentation rules, pattern recognition systems and sophisticated data mining technologies and designing products around the technology. Tsemekhman's twin brother, Vadim Tsemekhman, recently joined AdSafe Media as senior director of product management, bringing an extensive background in RTB technology to the company.

Mutual of Enumclaw Fast-Tracks Decision Process with SAS®

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:24 EDT

When tasked to build a team to get a better handle on enterprisewide data, Mutual of Enumclaw chose software from SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, for faster, more informed decision making.

Adobe Announces Privacy Solution for Digital Advertisers and Publishers

Tue, 15 May 2012 02:01:09 EDT

Adobe Digital Marketing Summit EMEA — Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ:ADBE) today announced enhancements to Adobe® TagManager, creating a highly flexible privacy solution that helps digital advertisers and publishers give consumers notice and control over how their data is used online. The solution will initially focus on managing third-party cookies used for behavioral advertising, a requirement of the ePrivacy Directive.

Relevant Data Names Predictive Analytics Expert Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro, Ph.D., Senior Technology Strategist to Scientific Advisory Board

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:53:59 EDT

Relevant Data Corp www.relevantdata.com welcomes Gregory Piatetsky-Shapiro, Ph.D., to its Scientific Board of Advisors as Senior Technology Strategist.

Silobreaker Delivers Enterprise Software to Swiss Armed Forces

Fri, 11 May 2012 06:01:00 EDT

Silobreaker, http://info.silobreaker.com, announced today that its enterprise software product, Silobreaker Enterprise Software Suite, has been licensed to Switzerland's DDPS Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (Département fédéral de la défense, de la protection de la population et des sport).

In Case You Missed It: April 2012 Roundup

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:36:00 EDT

In case you missed them, here are some articles from April of particular interest to R users. Information Age published a feature article on R, describing how new graduates are driving adoption of R in industry. Bob Muenchen has updated his list of R package equivalents to SAS and SPSS procedures. A history of Data Science, including Bill Cleveland's 2001 paper. Researchers at SUNY Buffalo are using Revolution R and IBM Netezza with genetic data to research a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, and the story has been reported in Forbes, eWeek and other media. Pairach Piboonrungroj has compiled a list... David Smith

Los Angeles County Using SAS® to Spot Child Care Benefits Fraud, Conspiracies

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:47 EDT

Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) is using SAS to help fight organized fraud rings and individual perpetrators that prey on benefits meant for the community’s most vulnerable. Using fraud-fighting analytics and data mining tools from SAS, L.A. County uncovered more than 200 probable fraud cases and busted ongoing conspiracies to defraud the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Child Care benefits program.

Beyond the Arc Launches Voice of the Customer Service for Financial Institutions

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:02:32 EDT

Beyond the Arc, Inc., a customer experience consulting firm, launched its Voice of the Customer (VOC) service to help financial institutions better understand customer interactions and implement processes to improve the customer experience. The VOC program provides a combination of business strategies and proprietary analytics that improve each stage of the customer lifecycle.

Pervasive Software to Participate in Live Webcast of ZDNet’s Hot Topics: Big Data Technology: Are You in Over Your Head?

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:03:48 EDT

Pervasive Software® Inc. (NASDAQ: PVSW), a global leader in cloud-based and on-premises data innovation, today announced that Mike Hoskins, Pervasive CTO and general manager, Big Data Products and Solutions, will participate in a live webcast of ZDNet’s Hot Topics: Big Data Technology: Are you in over your head?, taking place May 9, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.

US Government Saves $5.5B From Cloud

Fri, 04 May 2012 03:00:00 EDT

A recent study revealed that the government is saving around $5.5 billion a year since the shift to cloud, according to this CRN article. The study was created from interviews with 108 federal IT managers and CIOs and was published by MeriTalk Cloud Computing Exchange. The study also found that if they had been more aggressive in cloud adoption, the government could have saved $12 billion.

FieldView Named Cool DCIM Vendor by Leading Analyst Firm

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:19:52 EDT

FieldView Solutions, IT power management experts and the industry-leading Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) provider, has been selected for Gartner's 2012 Cool Vendors in DCIM and Related Tools Report published April 27, 2012.

FieldView Exhibits New Data Center IT Power Management Features

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:10:00 EDT

visibility into data center operations from a single web-based console.

Bally Technologies Implements System and Games at Pennsylvania’s New Valley Forge Casino Resort; Casino Chooses iVIEW DM™, Elite Bonusing Suite™ to Add Floor-Wide Bonusing Excitement

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:01:54 EDT

Bally Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BYI), a leader in slots, video machines, casino-management, interactive solutions, and networked systems, today announced that it was awarded a systems and games contract for Pennsylvania’s newest casino, Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Pa., which opened last month. Bally Technologies was selected after a competitive and detailed evaluation process.

VM Matériaux erzielt sofortige Rendite aus Investition in Normierung auf InfiniteInsight™ von KXEN zur Erstellung von prädiktiven Analysen

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:59:25 EDT

KXEN, der führende Anbieter von prädiktiven Analysen im Unternehmensbereich, hat bekannt gegeben, dass VM Matériaux das KXEN-Paket InfiniteInsight™ zur Optimierung von Umsatzmöglichkeiten in den Bereichen Vertrieb und Marketing ausgewählt hat.

Dell Unveils High-Performance XPS and Vostro Solutions for Families, Multimedia Professionals and Businesses

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:57:07 EDT

Dell continues to deliver high-performance laptops and desktops for families, multimedia professionals and businesses demanding power and performance for complex tasks and immersive entertainment activities. The XPS 8500 and Vostro 470 desktops are now available with Intel’s 3^rd generation quad-core processors and the latest discrete graphics on Dell.com for professionals who demand high-performance technology. Additionally, Dell is expanding the laptop line-up with the Inspiron Special Edition series for families who desire enhanced multimedia capabilities. The Inspiron Special Edition 14R and 15R are available today in select countries in Asia.

Transaction Processing Performance Council Announces Annual International Technology Conference on Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking (TPCTC 2012)

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:00:22 EDT

The Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC) today announced a call-for-papers for its fourth annual Technology Conference on Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking (TPCTC 2012). The conference will be collocated with the 38^th International Conference on Very Large Data Bases (VLDB 2012) on August 27, 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Tessitura Network Completes Business Intelligence Suite for the Arts and Cultural Sector and Provides It at No Charge for Tessitura Licensees

Tue, 01 May 2012 06:20:22 EDT

The Tessitura Network, the leading provider of technology, services and learning community for the arts and cultural sector, is pleased to announce a new tool that completes its Business Intelligence Suite. Tessitura Dashboards™, included with Tessitura Software at no charge, provide an executive view of key performance indicators and enable users to see a high-level strategic snapshot of the most important information about their business. Users can easily create their own individual Dashboards with included configurable widgets by using an intuitive web-based interface.

Queensland University of Technology Selects SGI to Advance Broad Research Charter

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:02:35 EDT

SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), the trusted leader in technical computing, today announced that the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has added 54 new processor nodes supplied by SGI as part of an ongoing and significant upgrade to the high performance computing (HPC) system in place at the university. The upgrade features 864 cores powered by Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 series. Each node has 16 cores and 128GB memory to handle the increase in demand for data-intensive processing, and for processing that requires a larger memory instance. An SGI® UV™ 10 with 32 cores and 1TB of memory will also be integrated into the upgrade.

New Voice of the Customer Study Calls Attention to Need for Multichannel, Metrics-Driven Approaches to Help Solve Customer Challenges

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:30:30 EDT

Vovici^™, a Verint^® Systems (NASDAQ: VRNT) company and leading provider of Voice of the Customer and enterprise feedback management solutions, today announced key findings from its Voice of the Customer (VoC) survey, “Don’t Be in the 4%: New Research Reveals That 96% of Companies are Leveraging the VoC to Improve Business Performance.” The study was conducted in collaboration with customer strategy consultancy Peppers & Rogers Group and 1to1 Media^® to gauge the current state of Voice of the Customer initiatives.

Leading Automotive CRM DealerSocket Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDemand Top 100 Winner

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:01:15 EDT

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading auto dealer CRM DealerSocket (DealerSocket.com) announced today it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnDemand Top 100 winners. Inclusion in the OnDemand 100 signifies leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. DealerSocket was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe, based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.

Ipswitch's Network Management Division Acquires iOpus Software

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:09:00 EDT

Ipswitch's Network Management Division, developers of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software, announced today that it has acquired iOpus Software, a leading provider of Web application performance testing and monitoring solutionsfrom the cloud. The addition of the iOpus AlertFox and iMacros capabilities will empower application owners and IT staff customers to more effectively track and ensure optimal Web application performance, creating a better end-user experience. Withthis acquisition, Ipswitch's market leading and affordable IT Management solutions will now extend to every layer of web infrastructure from the cloud to the end-user.

Ipswitch's Network Management Division Acquires iOpus Software

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:03:20 EDT

Ipswitch's Network Management Division, developers of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management software, announced today that it has acquired iOpus Software, a leading provider of Web application performance testing and monitoring solutions from the cloud. The addition of the iOpus AlertFox and iMacros capabilities will empower application owners and IT staff customers to more effectively track and ensure optimal Web application performance, creating a better end-user experience. With this acquisition, Ipswitch’s market leading and affordable IT Management solutions will now extend to every layer of web infrastructure from the cloud to the end-user.

Falcon Insurance Selects 4Sight Business Intelligence for Property & Casualty

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:15:28 EDT

Mobiltel Develops CRM Customer Models with Teradata In-database Data Mining

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:45 EDT

SOFIA, Bulgaria, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobiltel, the leading telecom operator in Bulgaria, is now set to improve its customer relationship marketing success by cutting its analytic model development and deployment time to one-tenth, thanks to an IBM SPSS – Teradata Optimization project completed by Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the analytic data solutions company. Good analytic modeling requires the ability to test models quickly using large data sets and is used to initiate highly targeted marketing campaigns based on customer attributes. The integration of the data mining process by IBM SPSS Modeler with the Teradata Database is projected to make Mobiltel's analytic modeling cycle up to 10 times faster by facilitating data reuse and collaboration in real time and through better model management.

Centrica Builds Enterprise Data Warehouse with Teradata

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:01:27 EDT

LONDON, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the analytic data solutions company, today announced that Centrica, the UK's leading utility group, has purchased the:

Administrative Assistants: A Professional Revolution

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:01:04 EDT

On the 60^th anniversary of Administrative Professionals Day, Randstad Canada talks about how the administrative assistant role has evolved over the years

CareFusion to Sell Neurodiagnostic Business to Natus Medical for $58 Million

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:00:39 EDT

SAN DIEGO and SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CareFusion (NYSE: CFN), a global medical technology company, and Natus Medical Incorporated (NASDAQ: BABY), a leading provider of health care screening, diagnostic and treatment products, today announced that they have entered into an agreement to sell the CareFusion Nicolet business to Natus for a cash purchase price of approximately $58 million. Based in Madison, Wis., the Nicolet business employs more than 400 people worldwide and generated sales of approximately $95 million in 2011.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s Infection Prevention Partnership Reaches New Milestones for Enhancing Patient Safety

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:21:15 EDT

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) today announced that a special joint program launched six years ago with participating New Jersey Network hospitals to enhance patient safety has prevented more than 14,000 hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and saved the healthcare system more than $51 million in avoided treatment costs.

FEC Reports Reveal Sizable Fundraising Advantage

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:34:53 EDT

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reports filed by 1,357 candidates and party committees with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Sunday night show that campaigns using Aristotle software are doing significantly better in fundraising than those who use any one of the three next most popular products.

Hospitals and Health Systems Increasingly Turning to Analytics to Help Cut Costs, Increase Revenues and Manage Government Compliance, Healthcare Thought Leaders Agree

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:56:53 EDT

Allied Integrated Marketing Opens London Office Leading With Digital Division

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:48:55 EDT

Privacy and You: Why Google Drive May Not Be Your Best Option

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:30:39 EDT

LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lately, there's been a lot of buzz about Google Drive, an upcoming cloud storage service from Google. It's claimed that Google Drive will offer users 5GB of free storage, with the option to purchase more at any time. Sounds good, but what's going to be the biggest problem with Google Drive? In a word, privacy.

CareFusion and Cerner Integrate Smart Pump Technologies to Help Improve Medication Safety and Efficiency

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:28 EDT

SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CareFusion (NYSE: CFN) and Cerner (Nasdaq: CERN) today announced the live limited commercial release of a new infusion pump connectivity solution at Oklahoma Heart Hospital, one of the nation's first all-digital hospitals exclusively focused on heart care.

Medallion Analytics Selects eSignSystems' SmartSAFE for Its Electronic Mortgage Web Services Platform

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:29:03 EDT

eSignSystems, a division of Wave Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: WAVX), announced today that Medallion Analytics has licensed and implemented the SmartSAFE electronic vault for use in its web-based mortgage audit and analytics solutions. SmartSAFE provides lifecycle management of electronically signed, legally-binding documents and records, meeting ESIGN and UETA compliance. The combination of Medallion and eSignSystems' technology gives loan originators a break-through solution to automate the entire pre- and post-close loan origination audit and compliance process.

DataSift Launches Big Data Week, Bringing Together the Greatest Minds in Big Data From Around the World

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:01:01 EDT

Big Data Week, a series of community-led events and hackathons relating to Big Data, kicks off on 23rd April in the UK, US, Germany, Finland and Australia. With the exploding volume, velocity and variety of digital data being created, how companies can manage and analyze this Big Data is emerging as a growing imperative and opportunity. Big Data Week will bring together the communities of data scientists, data visualizers, data technologists and CIOs to gain a better understanding of the diverse aspects of Big Data, from the technology challenges to the commercial opportunities.

Loku's New Mobile App: How Locals Prove They Belong

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:24 EDT

comScore and i360 Team Up to Provide Digital Marketing Insights for Political Campaigns and Advocacy Groups

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:49:08 EDT

Lumeris Establishing Technology Innovation Center in Austin

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:03:57 EDT

Lumeris, a rapidly emerging healthcare technology company has chosen Austin to build a software engineering and innovation center. Lumeris has immediate requirements for 100 software engineers, project managers and consultants and major expansion plans in 2013 and beyond.

SoftLayer Adds High-Performance Computing to Global Platform

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:00:04 EDT

Scientists, engineers and software developers are always looking for innovative ways to accelerate performance and shorten computational cycles. SoftLayer is looking to help them out by offering a new high-performance computing (HPC) cloud-enabled solution consisting of servers powered by the latest GPUs (graphics processing units) from NVIDIA.

DIAGNOS Announces the Sale of 25 Mineral Claims to TomaGold

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:11 EDT

DIAGNOS inc. ("DIAGNOS" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:ADK), a leader in the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") and advanced knowledge extraction techniques, is pleased to announce the sale of Lac a l'Eau Jaune Property (LEJ) approximately 50 km southeast of the town of Chapais and 48 km south-southwest of the city of Chibougamau.

KXEN Kunden erzielen laut unabhängigem Marktforschungsunternehmen raschere Modellentwicklungen und präziseres Targeting

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:41:14 EDT

KXEN, der führende Anbieter prädiktiver Analysen für professionelle Anwender, bietet seinen Kunden ein noch effektiveres Marketinginstrument, das hochwertigere Kontakte und höhere Renditen als mit anderen prädiktiven Analysemethoden ermöglicht.

KXEN Customers Achieve Faster Model Development and More Accurate Targeting According to Independent Research Firm

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:14:06 EDT

KXEN, the leading provider of predictive analytics for business users, offers a more powerful approach to marketing—enabling customers to deliver higher quality leads and achieve higher returns on marketing investments than other predictive analytics solutions.

KXEN Customers Achieve Faster Model Development and More Accurate Targeting According to Independent Research Firm

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:46:29 EDT

KXEN offre à ses clients une modélisation plus rapide et une précision de ciblage accrue selon un analyste indépendant

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:46:15 EDT

KXEN, l’éditeur leader de l’analyse prédictive pour les utilisateurs métier, démontre une approche du marketing plus puissante - permettant à ses clients de générer des prospects mieux qualifiés et d’atteindre des retours sur investissements marketing plus importants qu’avec les autres solutions d’analyse prédictive.

WCG Hires Rob Cronin to Lead Specialized Healthcare Technology & Transformation Offering

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:00 EDT

WCG, an independent global strategic communications consulting firm, announced today that it has hired Rob Cronin as Practice Leader, Healthcare Technology & Transformation. With 20 years of experience in healthcare and technology, Cronin will work with clients in both industries to tell the story of how their organizations and communities are enabling change throughout the nation's healthcare system.

Leading Automotive CRM DealerSocket Creates Buzz With MobileCRM

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:34:38 EDT